Today was the first OB appointment. They got me in earlier than the standard 8 weeks for several reasons. First they got me in because I have had so many miscarriages (six in total). So this is my tenth total pregnancy. Most of the miscarriages occurred during the period we were trying to get pregnant with Aidan. We finally got pregnant and stayed pregnant when we stopped pregnant, talk about irony. The other reason they wanted to see me was that I was going to see my parents for a while and they wanted to get care established. The last reason was for the HG, they need to establish care and get a plan going so they can call in medicine.
The appointment went so well! I am so happy with the doctor, staff, and their care. They were open to everything I had to say. They listened and genuinely cared that I had so many problems from other pregnancies. I am so glad I went in today. I struggled last night with the fear and anxiety. I worried for hours before I fell asleep that this would be like last time and that the doctor would not want to dig in with me and work on a real plan. Thankfully, she really that was not the case and the visit was amazing. They are worried about me going out of town (sharp change from previous doctor, he couldn't care less), they would prefer me close if something goes wrong. They told me to call if there is any issue at any time and of course to go straight to the ER if there is something that requires immediate intervention (I am praying this does not happen).
They called in my nausea meds, just Zofran for now but will step up as necessary. Told me to go ahead with the over the counter remedies and maintain whatever necessary to make sure that peanut and I are healthy. Now we are about to take naps, all the boys are down since we got up so early. After that we are doing the packing and getting things in the car so we can leave EARLY in the morning. The boys are so excited, they have been packing "travel bags" full of more toys than necessary but we will solve that later.
Where am I today:
The appointment went so well! I am so happy with the doctor, staff, and their care. They were open to everything I had to say. They listened and genuinely cared that I had so many problems from other pregnancies. I am so glad I went in today. I struggled last night with the fear and anxiety. I worried for hours before I fell asleep that this would be like last time and that the doctor would not want to dig in with me and work on a real plan. Thankfully, she really that was not the case and the visit was amazing. They are worried about me going out of town (sharp change from previous doctor, he couldn't care less), they would prefer me close if something goes wrong. They told me to call if there is any issue at any time and of course to go straight to the ER if there is something that requires immediate intervention (I am praying this does not happen).
They called in my nausea meds, just Zofran for now but will step up as necessary. Told me to go ahead with the over the counter remedies and maintain whatever necessary to make sure that peanut and I are healthy. Now we are about to take naps, all the boys are down since we got up so early. After that we are doing the packing and getting things in the car so we can leave EARLY in the morning. The boys are so excited, they have been packing "travel bags" full of more toys than necessary but we will solve that later.
Where am I today:
- First amazing OB appointment with my new OB...so excited...
- All my meds are ready to go if and when they become necessary...
- After being sick yesterday, no more physical sickness today but nasty nasty reflux, probably more related to the gastroparesis than HG at least I hope. I have kept it in control with gum and extra water...
- Getting ready to visit my parents and cannot wait to see them, have not been home since November...
- Less anxiety and worry than before and feeling more confident about my care.
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